Bill Status of SB1595  100th General Assembly


Short Description:  PREGNANCY HELP CENTER-REFERRAL

Senate Sponsors
Sen. William E. Brady - Michael Connelly

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Pregnancy Help Center Referral Act. Provides that a person may not perform an abortion unless the person first provides the pregnant woman with the name, address, and telephone number of an organization that: (1) is within reasonable proximity of the abortion facility where the abortion will be performed; (2) has as one of its principal missions to provide education, counseling, and other assistance to help a pregnant mother maintain her relationship with and care for her unborn child; and (3) does not perform abortions, is not affiliated with any physician or entity that performs abortions, and does not refer pregnant mothers for abortions. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2017SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Tim Bivins
  2/9/2017SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2017SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/28/2017SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  3/9/2017SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Connelly
  3/17/2017SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 7, 2017
  3/29/2017SenateTo Subcommittee on Civil Rights
  4/7/2017SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  12/4/2018SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. William E. Brady
  1/9/2019SenateSession Sine Die